Cabo Verde

17 May; 15 Nov · National Assembly; president

● Regional interest

Facts

A two-part cycle in one of Africa’s strongest democracies, with limited global but meaningful democratic and regional interest.

Date status: Held / upcoming

Category: National (direct)

A country's own general, parliamentary or presidential election.

Direct vote — citizens vote directly for this position.

Last checked: 2026-09-01

Sources

Forecasts or Results

The opposition African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) unseated the ruling Movement for Democracy, winning 37 of 72 National Assembly seats (48.0%); PAICV leader Francisco Carvalho became prime minister-designate. A separate presidential election was scheduled for 15 November.

Reported by: https://www.nampa.org/text/22937267

Recorded: 2026-09-06

Election observation

No observer assessment recorded yet.

Election history

Past elections, turnout and electoral system details for Cabo Verde, from IFES ElectionGuide.

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